La Place des Martyrs et La Taverne du Bagne (The Place des Martyrs and the Jailhouse Tavern)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an urban scene with the illumination of the "Taverne du Bagne" dominating the foreground. The surrounding area is filled with tall buildings and a crowd of people socializing near the taverne. The artwork features intricate line work and cross-hatching techniques, creating depth and texture through expressive brushstrokes. The color scheme is primarily brown and sepia, giving a vintage feel, with silhouettes of people against the building's lights. In the background, dense urban architecture can be seen with windows and signs, and bare trees are visible on the sides.